Off-shore Lifeboat Coxswain Initial Training (Twin Fall)

PRE-REQUISITES

Attendance on this program is open to delegates who are in possession of a valid BOSIET with EBS, BOSIET with CA-EBS, TBOSIET, FOET with EBS, FOET with CA-EBS or TFOET certificate.

LEARNING OUTCOME

The learning outcomes for Initial Training are specified below:

To successfully complete the Initial Training Program, delegates must be able to explain:

• Typical emergency response arrangements offshore
• The role of the Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain and how to be prepared for emergencies
• Operation of the davits and the brake; common faults and potential solutions
• The launching and release mechanisms of the TEMPSC
• Continual assessment of TEMPSC readiness
• How to brief passengers in an emergency
• The different types and uses of PPE
• Characteristics of mechanical restraints
• Suspension systems on the TEMPSC and how to maintain stability of the craft on the hooks (for single and twin fall only)
• Communications methods and equipment
• How weather and sea state conditions affect the launch of the TEMPSC
• Hazards that may occur in boarding the craft and in launching the craft
• How to determine a ‘safe area’
• Degrees on a compass and steering towards a specific heading
• How weather and sea state conditions affect the path and holding pattern of the TEMPSC
• Maintaining communications between all parties involved in the emergency
• How weather and sea state conditions affect the transfer of personnel
• How to keep injured personnel comfortable and affect their transfer
• Further evacuation procedures and how to assist

To successfully complete the Initial Training Program, delegates must able to demonstrate:

• How to check the external and internal integrity of the safety craft
• How to remove mechanical restraints to enable launch of the TEMPSC
• How to start the engine using both primary and secondary start systems
• How to board passengers efficiently and safely
• How to confirm the launch area is clear
• How to brief the crew and obtain permission to launch
• How to release the Lowering/launching mechanism
• Securing the hatches and turning on the air and water spray protection systems
• Clearing the installation on course for a safe area
• Pacing alongside a vessel for transfer of personnel
• Correct use of the sea anchor
• Man-overboard procedures if any personnel are in the water
• How to maintain the safety of the TEMPSC passengers
• How to tow another vessel
• How to be towed by another vessel
• Emergency steering procedures
• The order for disembarkation and how to get passengers to the rescue craft